Autism Awareness Australia is bringing speakers from around the country to share their autism experiences and advice with programs in Sydney and Melbourne, coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day. The […]
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Study exploring link between diet and multiple sclerosis
Curtin University is investigating the largely unknown role of diet, including ultra-processed foods, fish and dairy products, in the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children. Lead researcher Dr Eleanor […]
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Australians to walk 800 million steps for autism
The annual ‘Walk for autism’ charity event, hosted by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), has been launched with thousands of people preparing to walk 10,000 steps a day over eight days, […]
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People with Disability Australia announces leadership project
Coinciding with International Women’s Day, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has launched ‘Advancing Women with Disability in the Workplace’ (Advancing Women). The project aims to improve outcomes for women, girls, […]
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Gaps in the NDIS for people with mental illness
Poor end-of-life support for Australians with severe and persistent mental illnesses has them falling through gaps in the NDIS and other service systems, according to new research from Flinders University. […]
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Funding boost for MS research
MS Australia has awarded over $3 million in grants for multiple sclerosis (MS) research towards 22 new projects. These include studies that examine family genetics, the impact of diet on […]
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Strategy to halt NDIS workforce flight
Extending leave entitlements to NDIS workers might help stem the looming workforce exodus in the disability support sector, according to a report from the McKell Institute, that was commissioned by […]
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Disability Royal Commission raises disability travel concerns with airlines
Disability Royal Commission chair Ronald Sackville has written to the CEOs of Australia’s airlines and domestic airports outlining concerns people with disability have reported to the Commission based on their […]
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New autism research shows disclosure is a complex issue
New Australian research has revealed that people with autism are reluctant to disclose they are autistic due to the complexities involved. Conducted by autistic and non-autistic researchers, the research study […]
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Policy overhaul for rights of people with cognitive disabilities
People with cognitive disabilities should be permitted make decisions about their lives, a Royal Commission report has recommended. The report, Diversity, Dignity, Equity and Best Practice: A Framework for Supported […]
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Blind and low vision tennis debuts at the Australian Open
Tennis fans will have the chance to see the sport in a new light on January 24 when the Australian Open celebrates its inaugural All Abilities Day in Melbourne, with […]
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Government signs off on disability employment pilot
The Albanese Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Business Council of Australia to implement a disability employment pilot intended to improve employment opportunities for people with disability. […]